Run Run Run, as fast as you can!

I am going to be making a map of running/biking paths that are around my house. I train for a lot of races so I need to run a lot of different distances. Over the past couple of years I have come up with a ton of rountes that get the job done, and I thought it might be fun to be able to portray that in a fun and creative way that I would be able to share with my fellow runners/ walkers/ bikers!

Why am I making this map? I am totally making this map for fun. As something I can hang on the wall if it turns out well. During the warmer months in Minnesota I love to run outside, and based on the number of people I see while I am out running I know a lot of other Minnesotans do as well. This could be a fun way to get people interested in running and discovering their neighborhood.

Why am I the expert to create this map?I by no means claim to be an expert runner, I am actually pretty slow, however, I have been running these same paths for the last couple years and I know distances and landmarks and lots of different versions of paths that I think any level of runner/walker would be interested in.

Do I want my final project to be printed or digital? How is going to be used/held? What other constraints do I need to keep in mind moving forward? (Note type can be smaller on printed maps than when viewed on web)I definitley wan this to be printed. That's just my style.

What level of detail do I need to include? (Names, addresses, contact info, street names, website, hours, descriptions, color coding, etc.)I haven't decided what I want to include yet. Probably some street names, probably some landmarks, probably some trail distance makrs... not sure what else.

Dear class, I need your help/expertise/guidance on how to.....I am not a drawer, I use illustrator and photoshop for everthing, I can draw a lot better using the compter than I can do using my own hand. Any tips that help with drawing would be greatly appreciated!